Published April 29, 2013
The Froedtert Hospital Foundation is teaming with SURG Restaurant Group and Brewers' leftfielder Ryan Braun to launch a new fund created to help Milwaukee children in crisis.
Published April 19, 2013
Milwaukee company Ink to the People, 6600 W. Calumet Rd., is helping two young Boston-area college students raise money for the victims of the Boston Marathon tragedy on April 15.
Published March 16, 2013
When trained musicians play solely for exposure - except in the case of charitable and/or non-profit events - it devalues the work. Moreover, it means fewer paying gigs for musicians. Ultimately, it helps create a "talent drain" - sending top tier artists to other communities where the pay and prospects are better.
Published March 13, 2013
The fourth annual Jam for Jamaica Music and Camping Festival will be held May 16-19 in Sullivan. Almost 40 musical acts spanning a wide variety of genres and styles have been announced to headline the event, says event founder Craig Baumann.
Published Feb. 15, 2013
Harley-Davidson donated $200,000 to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity for its Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, which focuses on the Washington Park area.
Published Feb. 7, 2013
While there are many well known and deserving places to donate, there are also some that kind of fly under the radar and could really use some help. Here are a few.
Published Feb. 1, 2013
I'm going to be honest. As a short-ish, out-of-shape female with comically weak upper arms, I keep walking. I don't know this person, I don't know what they want, I'm alone, I'm caught off-guard, I don't want to get myself into a situation I'll regret. And so I quicken my step and walk past. And afterward, I really hate myself for it.
Published Dec. 19, 2012
The CityCenter at 735 in Downtown Milwaukee has collected over 450 toys and more than $1,200 in cash donations during its for Tots toy drive and fundraiser.
Published Dec. 18, 2012
Christmas songs like "Silent Night" and "Grown Up Christmas List" are beloved reminders of the reason for the season. Now, Agape Community Center has compiled 18 of these meaningful carols in their 2012 "Sing For Your Supper" Christmas album. All proceeds from the sale of the CD directly benefit the hungry poor in Milwaukee.
Published Dec. 17, 2012
Think the world is ending on Friday? Then you're not going to miss the $5 you donate to your favorite charity on Thursday.
Published Nov. 30, 2012
MKEfoodies, a group of culinary-minded local bloggers, food writers and food lovers, will hold its annual Holiday Bake Sale to benefit Cookies for Kids' Cancer next Saturday, Dec. 8. Not only is it a great place to connect with your favorite foodies (and buy their delicious baked goods) but it benefits a chronically underfunded area of medicine: research for pediatric cancer.
Published Nov. 29, 2012
The donations added to the annual Hunger Task Force bins may be a simple gesture, but they're just the beginning of a much larger and more intricate process.
Published Oct. 10, 2012
More than 20 local restaurants are supporting United Way of Greater Milwaukee's 2012 Community Campaign by participating in the third annual `United We Dine" on Thursday, Oct. 11.
Published Sept. 22, 2012
After a humanitarian mission to Kenya, Mark Rolison was inspired to found GloBall Giving, a non-profit agency that collects and distributes sports equipment to underprivileged youth in Third World countries.
Published July 30, 2012
Liberty Mutual is once again helping to raise money for local non-profits with its second "Like My Community Project," a Facebook-based campaign to award $100,000 to Milwaukee area non-profit organizations.
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